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| Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 7.0 [OLD VERSION] | ![Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 7.0 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61MY4DFWGEL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Chief Architect
Category: Software
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $54.99
You Save: $45.00 (45%)
New (5) Used (1) from $49.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 1665
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Vista
Media: CD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 9.5 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 045-501-7-m
Model: 045-501-7-M
UPC: 750839011325
EAN: 0750839011417
ASIN: B000HGFALG
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Item December 28, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a software that does exactly what it was meant to do...no more, no less.
Great Software but not without some glitches December 27, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This software is very addicting. I have used it to design additions to my home, a friends new home, and a vacation home. It's fun and fairly easy to use. The results can be fantastic and valuable. However, there are many issues with this program that needs attention.
1. Roof tool is very difficult to use and not user friendly. I gave up trying to figure out this part of the program. Looks like others have had the same problem. No flexibility.
2. Tool bar and keys are not intuitive and not like MS products. They don't need to be as difficult to use as they are.
3. Cannot change walls. I wanted to build a log home. No such option. Also, trying to change colors/styles of walls can be a challenge. It's all or nothing.
4. Fireplace tool is not flexible.
5. Be careful as the software saves a back up for every change. You can end up with a HUGE file on your hard drive very quickly.
I could go on and on with the negatives. But, I will say it's the best home design software out there, even with it's kinks and I don't regret having made the purchase. Just be prepared for some frustration along the way.
 Disappointing December 26, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This program had a lot of features, but I was disappointed about the features it didn't have. There was no way to change what kind of materials are used to build the walls in order to get a good estimate of the cost if you want anything other than aluminum siding. The program was sometimes difficult to use and lacked the polish of a finished product when it came to intuitive functioning. It wasn't great, but for the occassional user it might be adequate. I know it wasn't everything I wanted it to be and I am just a hobbyist home designer. The only thing that makes it worth buying is the difference in price of several hundred dollars to get the next better quality version. If you aren't using it professionally, there is no reason to spend hundreds of dollars on a program, and this is the best you will get for the price.
Outstanding! December 25, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this for my father-in-law as a gift and made the mistake of opening it to learn how it works before giving it to him. It was all I could do to let go of it when Christmas came. Now I have to buy one of my own. It really helps you to lay out your interior as well as your exterior. If you are planning to remodel your house or are just looking for ideas to make it more appealing, this is the software for you!
Exceeded All Expectations December 23, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is great software at a very reasonable price - easy to learn, use and no bugs! I demo'd its bigger brother, Chief Architect, which has many more features. But the BH&G version is perfect for someone who wants to create a home design that can later be passed to a contractor or architect. Versions are easy to create to examine layout alternatives. I will use this software through the building and planning submissions, then turn the design over to a PE who will plan check it, certify truss design, and turn it into working prints for a steel frame house.
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